Welcome to Madrid

Explore Madrid

Discover Madrid’s fascinating history and culture by day then dance till dawn. Spain’s ancient capital is a roller coaster city, not surprising considering it has the largest number of bars per capita of any European city. It also has many hidden treats for those willing to head off the beaten track and is essentially a city of endless surprises.

About Madrid

One of Europe’s biggest cities, Madrid is an extremely inspiring and exciting place to visit.

FC Real Madrid is the world’s most successful football club.

Madrid enjoys more cloudless, sunny days than other country in Europe.

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Where to stay

Madrid can be a busy city so make sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment. It is also important to choose a barrio which makes sure you get exactly what you want from the city. Salamanca offers luxury, shopping and history and bears the reputation of being the wealthy barrio of Madrid, while on the other hand, Malasaña is an alternative neighbourhood with hip streets and street art. Visitors can wander amongst fantastic markets, boutiques, restaurants and bars in Chueca, the city’s official gay neighborhood. To discover a more cultural side of Madrid head to Las Letras/Cortes, home to most important museums in Madrid. La Latina is another good choice. As well as being one of the oldest and most traditional barrios, it is the best place to go for tapas.

Things to do

You’re spoilt for choice in Madrid for things to do. Its pretty squares have lot of history and have been used as locations for bullfighting, festivals and executions. Go to Plaza de Cibeles for beautiful architecture, Puerta del Sol for street entertainers and Plaza Mayor to simply appreciate it. Madrid also has a great deal of beautiful parks such as Retiro Park, which is a great place to retreat away from the hustle and bustle of Madrid. Most people are surprised to hear that there is an ancient Egyptian temple in central Madrid but the Temple of Debod located in the Parque del Oeste park and is well worth a look. Madrid also has a number of impressive museums that are worth your time, such as the Reina Sofia Museum, the Prado Museum and the Sorolla Museum.

Eating and Drinking

Amid various historical sites, Madrid has a plethora of great places to eat and drink. This means, of course, that most things revolve around eating and drinking. One of the most popular dining options in the capital are tapas bars, with the best found in the barrios of Huertas, Malasaña and Chueca. It is also possible to stop by the market at Mercado de San Miguel and pick up some tasty olives and bocadillos stuffed with Iberico jamon. Another top tip is Botín. The oldest restaurant in the world, it serves mouthwatering roast lamb and suckling pig. In relation to bars, it is always worthwhile to pause at El Jardín Secreto de Salvador Bachiller, a magical rooftop bar. The La Venencia bar is also worth pulling out your wallet for.

Getting Around

Madrid Airport is just a short distance from the city centre. Several buses operate between the airport and the city and the journey takes just 20 minutes. Public transport within Madrid is clean, safe and reliable. There are 13 metro lines and 170 bus lines the city and all tourist attractions are easy to get to. Madrid is also well connected by bus with the beach towns surrounding Valencia and the beautiful town of Salamanca to the west of Madrid. Taxis are located on almost all streets and are an efficient way of getting around, drivers usually speak enough English for you to be able to communicate with them. They know the city intimately and be able to quickly get you from your villa or holiday apartment to wherever you want to go.

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Great appartment. Clean and quite new. Toplocation near Plaza Espana, with some nice bars en restaurants in the Calle itself. Very nice owner who will help you with every question. Quick respons to sms and app! Small supermarket just on ...

Muchas gracias, Nuria!
We enjoyed our stay in 'Tafari Sol' very much.
The location, the surroundings and the interior of the apartment were perfect.
We're looking forward, to coming back as soon as possible.

Muchas gracias, Nuria!
We enjoyed our stay in 'Tafari Sol' very much.
The location, the surroundings and the interior of the apartment were perfect.
We're looking forward, to coming back as soon as possible.

Very nice and clean little appartement with everything you need. The communication with Nuria worked out very well. She is a very friendly and helpful host. The district is not too far from Madrid`s center and not to close; so it`s not c...